Confirmation Hearings and Military Rhetoric

This chapter explores the current behaviors and strategies of nominees during confirmation hearings, contrasting them with past Republican administrations. It highlights inconsistencies in nominees' positions on military policy, particularly regarding women's roles in combat and interpretations of international law. The discussion is enriched by an analysis of the combative nature of nominee responses and the implications of derogatory terms used within military culture, raising questions about the integrity of political discourse in these settings.